Great opportunity for a driven, strategic Newly Qualified Accountant with a passion for sports apparel brands and an interest in developing their skills within the FMCG sector.

Client Details

Our client is an acquisitive and ambitious business with a family feel and a passion for their brand. They operate within the UK and the EU and are continuously looking to grow and develop.

Description

• Management of the accounting system (accounts payable and receivable and general ledger), with appropriate supervision and guidance to the finance team.

• Preparation of business plans and forecasts.

• Daily monitoring of bank accounts and cash-flow management.

• Monthly review of the profit and loss accounts and periodic reconciliation of the balance sheet.

• Processing month end close and assisting the Head of Finance with the preparation of the monthly accounts, reports and departmental reviews.

• Verifying and reconciling contracts, orders, commissions and royalties.

• Processing year end close and assisting the Head of Finance with the preparation of the year end accounts.

• Completing VAT returns.

• Completing statutory returns for Companies House, HMRC etc.

• Regular and ad-hoc reporting including business cases / due diligence for growth opportunities and acquisitions.

• Working with all departments and the management team to help make financial decisions.

• Developing new information and reporting processes as the business expands.

• Supervising and supporting members of the finance team.

Profile

Candidate Competencies:

• Be able to demonstrate well-developed planning, processing & organising abilities, a high level of attention to detail and the capacity to work to demanding deadlines

• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the confidence to present in meetings and develop credibility with the management team.

• Be able to supervisor, support and work in a small, close-knit team.

• Have good judgement, excellent commercial awareness and a focus on customer service

• Be highly analytical, pro-active and commercial.

• Be able to demonstrate continuous improvement of the finance function and reporting as the business continues its growth plans.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Newly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.

• Excellent Modelling and Mircrosoft Excel skills to intermediate/advanced level (vlookup, data sorting, if functions and pivot tables) - desirable

• Relevant and hands on finance experience within a small, medium sized or comparable organisation.

Job Offer

Competitive basic and company benefits (including brand discounts)